Septic Field Driven Over

ses0511

Hi all,

I'm building my first house with a septic system. My septic guy marked off the area for the filed lines (they haven't been installed yet). The house is on a hill and there 's not a lot of area that could be used. Anyway, my framers have been framing this week and I just noticed today that they broke the marker tape and have been driving over this. They said it was just their pickups trucks a tool trailer and they didn't have any where else to turn around. There are a couple of ruts because of the rain. My spetic guy is worried about soil compaction. Do you all think this will be a problem when we go to do the septic system? Thanks,

jmic

How big of an area did they mutilate in comparison of the actual septic area?

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dayexco

this isn't a homeowner's forum....that said, i'd fire your septic contractor

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rino1494

Blah, I wouldn't even worry about it.

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tgeb

I would agree.

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ses0511

It's about 10 x 40 area that has ruts. Codes require us to lay out 2x what we need; one for backup system. He marked off 780 linear feet of future lines. So this isn't a big deal? BTW, I'm the GC; this is a spec house.

tgeb

Unless this system is some sort of very shallow drip type system, driving over it will not compact the soil enough to make any difference what ever.

Does he not have to excavate to make the installation?

PS. Welcome to the site.

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ses0511

Thanks!

Teetorbilt

Have it tested NOW! Small trucks shouldn't cause any problem but repeated use might. Been there and $600 short in '85.

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farmboy555

If it hasn't been installed yet you have nothing to worry about. Driving over it will not harm a thing. I'm sure you have the specs. for the system in hand.